Fatigue Behaviour of Aluminium Tube Crimp Connections Applying the Electromagnetic Pulse Technology

This paper will present first fatigue testing results for aluminium tube joints of EN AW-6082-T6 with a diameter of 40mm. Within this investigation the endurable strength and stiffness behaviour of EMPT joints will be determined in order to validate the performance of the Electromagnetic Pulse Technology for reliable applications under cyclic loading for e. g. urban electric vehicles.